Battle of Bucov explained

Conflict:Battle of Bucov
Partof:Moldavian Magnate Wars
Date:October 20, 1600
Place:Bucov, in modern Prahova County, Romania
Result:Polish-Lithuanian Victory
Combatant1: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Commander1: Jan Zamoyski
Stanisław Żółkiewski
Ieremia Movilă
Commander2:Michael the Brave
Baba Novac
Strength1:15,000–17,000
10 artillery pieces
Strength2:15,000–16,000
Casualties1:Very light
Casualties2:1,000 killed95 banners captured

The Battle of Bucov or Teleajen River (called battle of Bukowo in Polish historiography) was fought during the Moldavian Magnate Wars between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Principality of Wallachia, on October 20, 1600. Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of Jan Zamoyski defeated the Wallachian forces commanded by Michael the Brave.

The battle, which took place in Bucov (in modern-day Prahova County) was fierce, and lasted several hours. After having sustained heavy losses, Michael the Brave retreated towards Craiova, with the hope of organizing a more efficient resistance.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ultimele bătălii ale lui Mihai Vitezul. ro. Andrei. Pogăciaș. Historia. 2018. July 8, 2021.